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"The Hidden Dangers of 'Medically Unnecessary' Diets: A Lifelong Struggle"

A new study warns that diets not medically necessary can lead to harmful weight cycling, causing long-lasting negative effects such as shame, body dissatisfaction, and stress. Participants reported feeling pressured to diet for societal standards, leading to disordered weight-management behaviors and extreme dieting. Breaking the cycle involved adopting healthy eating habits, but societal expectations and weight stigma made it difficult. The study emphasizes the need to avoid unnecessary dieting to prevent a lifelong struggle with weight.

via New York Post |

#dieting #harmful-effects #health-and-wellness

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"Rethinking Diets: The Lifelong Impact of Yo-Yo Dieting"

A new study highlights the negative effects of yo-yo dieting, emphasizing the difficulty of escaping the cycle and recommending that most people avoid dieting unless it is medically necessary. The research, based on in-depth interviews with adults who experienced weight cycling, reveals that societal pressure and toxic diet culture often lead individuals to engage in unsustainable weight-loss strategies, resulting in shame, body dissatisfaction, and unhappiness. The study suggests that weight cycling can cause real harm and can lead to a lifelong struggle with weight for many people.

via Hindustan Times|

#diet-culture #health #health-and-wellness